Armor & Mobility

SEP-OCT 2016

Military magazines in the United States and Canada, covering Armor and Mobility, focuses on tactical vehicles, C4ISR, Special Operations Forces, latest soldier equipment, shelters, and key DoD programs

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The Windrose Group, LLC
THE NEXT MILITARY ISSUE SURVIVAL KNIFE
The United States
military now has the
option of a combat utility
knife based on the proven
Swiss Soldier design. The
knife is made by Victori-
nox in Ibach, Switzerland.
This knife was
approved by the U.S.
Government in March
2016 for national defense use and assigned
National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-01-653-
1166.
Special features include a one-hand
opening-partially serrated locking blade,
awl/reamer, Phillips screwdriver, can opener
with small screwdriver, locking cap opener
with large screwdriver, wire stripper, wood
saw and lanyard ring. The knife uses a
mid lock, similar to the liner lock without
using the liner. Date
of manufacture is on
the blade. The imple-
ments are stainless
steel, RC 55-56 and
are black anodized/
oxide. The handle is
a dual density nylon-
polymer material. The
knife does not have a
clip. Clips catch on equipment and have a
tendency to get lost. Total weight is 4.6 oz.
The knife is designed to be low profile.
The knife is exclusively distributed by
The Windrose Group, LLC, 150 Selkirk Road,
Williamsport, PA 17701. It's available at the
government rate of $55.00 plus $5.00 ship-
ping. Contact Jerry Rinder at Jrinder24@
gmail.com or 570-974-6089 to place your
order.
Combat Divers Dress
The Combat Dive Dry Suit from USIA is the latest in
innovative, tactical gear to assist a warfighter in undersea
operations. Designed by Special Operations Combat
divers to enhance efficiency in closed-circuit diving
operations, the Combat Divers Dress is made from 400 D
series urethane-coated Pac-cloth with a 1000 D Military
Spec. Multi-Cam Cordura overlay. In addition, the suit is
fitted with a YKK Mil Spec waterproof zipper and features
a myriad of other designs intended for use:
• Knee Pads featuring Mil Spec Neoprene-backed
Kevlar, with 1000
• Denier Military Spec Multicam Cordura Overlay
• W/P Equipment Pocket and Wet Cargo Pockets
• Suit and Equipment Bags for dry storage and diver
equipment
• Inflation Bottle Pocket with MOLLE-mounted
Rebreather
• Socks constructed from 400 Denier series urethane-
coated packcloth (sized to fit suit size)
• LP Hose, Suspenders and Maintenance Kit
• 12 Malic Clips, Zipper Pulls and Neck Ring
• Neck Collar-Neoprene Protective Seal Cover
• Urine Dump Valve, providing ambient suit balance
FUTURE TECH
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